We were recommended this restaurant from our hotel and it was fantastic! We started with margaritas and they were delicious. My fiancée had the steak quesadillas and I had the enchiladas!! I also tried the green chili stew. Everything was so delicious and we were so glad we listened to the advice given!! read more

We're repeat customers at Palacio and have had an outstanding experience every time. Food, service, ambience, never disappoint. Located in a quieter part in the edge of downtown, parking is usually pretty easy to find on-Street, and it's a few steps over to shops. The outdoor patio is secluded and quiet, and the indoors offers plenty of seating in a historic setting that's bright and fresh. On the food side, Palacio cooks their red Chile for over 8 hours, making it in my opinion one of the best and most flavorful in Santa Fe. Most other places I get Christmas style, but here, the red Chile is just perfect. On this trip, we had a smothered breakfast burrito and enchiladas suizas. Both were perfectly cooked, served hot, and resulted in another visit of what we expected from Palacio - great food and friendly service in what had quickly become our favorite Santa Fe restaurant. read more

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Great local spot to grab some local Santa Fe breakfast. I ordered a traditional breakfast with eggs over medium, bacon and potatoes. However, something must've gotten lost in the translation because I was served an omelette, Christmas style (meaning both red and green chilies, and it was simply delectable service was outstanding other than the confusion on my breakfast order, which the the server apologized multiple times for messing up my breakfast, but at the end of the day, it was actually a blessing because what I received was much better than what I ordered Ambience wise... The Restaurant was not that busy but had a nice quiet vibe to it. Made for a very enjoyable lazy morning. Coffee was standard fare and very enjoyable to go with my breakfast. My dining companion went a more healthy route with granola and yogurt and said everything was very tasty read more

Palacio Cafe - Omelette, Christmas style - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Good experience. We were seated immediately for late lunch. The food came promptly and was really hot. We had a chicken burrito with Christmas sauce. We also had the salmon fruit salad. Both dishes were good. Tres leches cake was very relaxing. read more

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Amazing breakfast and the people are even more amazing!! Owner was so kind and engaging

Palacio was such a pleasant surprise. Couldn't help but compare to Chozas....and better. It is small and quaint. Everything is homemade (except the ice cream). Had the Skinny Silver Coin margarita, it was great! I ordered the tamale plate....Poole was outstanding, tamales were excellent! My husband ordered a chili relleno and a cheese enchilada. The chili relleno was so good. The cheese enchilada was just fair according to him. Our waiter was so accommodating. The locals love it and so will you!!!! read more

Fine, but just doesn't match up against some of the other options in the area. Service was friendly and reasonably efficient, and the prices were fine. Food wasn't bad by any stretch, but there are some better options. read more

Best traditional Mexican in Santa Fe. Suiza Enchiladas and chilli rellenos were fantastic, Margs spot on. Chill atmosphere and cute inside and out. Its just off the plaza so you could expect it could be a tourist trap that close to the main sites of town but it is a little gem. Great spot fir kate lunch or early dinner. read more

Friendly service and delicious food in the heart of Santa Fe. We ordered a variety of different things from the menu. I got the Enchilada suizas, which was the special for the day, my boyfriend got the Chile Relleno Plate, and others got the frito pie, enchiladas, or a salad. Mine came with refried beans and others came with pinto beans. Both were good but I liked the refried beans the best. Portions were pretty big, some people shared, some had leftovers, and those of us that finished our plates left very full. There were different areas to sit including a couple rooms and a back patio. We were in the side room that was a little more plain, but the other room really had that New Mexico feel and vibe. We came for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and they were easily able to accommodate our group of 7. read more

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We had an ok lunch in the garden at Palacio. Our server was friendly and efficient. We tried several sandwiches; the TKY, BLTA and Tuna, all were ok, average at best. The margarita was awful, sugary mix - not real juice. I doubt we would return. read more

So far, this is the best Mexican cuisine in New Mexico in my limited NM dining experience. My spouse and I had lunch and ordered the Chef Salad and the Enchilada Plate with baked chicken. The Chef Salad was made with fresh ingredients and was a nice, ample portion. The Enchiladas were crafted with yellow corn tortillas filled with baked chicken, cheddar cheese, and onions, all generously topped with a rich red chile sauce. Absolutely delicious! The restaurant's decor was authentic and unique, fitting perfectly with its location in an artist town. The restrooms were clean, and the service was excellent. A wonderful find! read more

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Do NOT sleep on the beef green chile stew - omg! A warm tortilla on the side, so so delicious! A little bit of a bite due to the green chile. The salad as well as chips, salsa, and guacamole were excellent. The service was wonderful and the ambiance was relaxed while being lively. The colors of the cafe are beautiful yellows, reds, blues. We felt very welcomed and our drinks arrived quickly. Quality of the food is excellent. read more

Palacio Cafe - Green chile beef stew - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This place is delicious and adorable We came after church it's right next to it I ordered the special suiza enchilada with chicken green chili carmelized onions and avocado and rice and beans Our table ordered frito pie and green chili burger The margaritas are top notch read more

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Breakfast here was Eggs Benedict for me, which was pretty good. Unfortunately the hash browns served with it were awful. Lukewarm and greasy and not crispy. Cappuccino was one of the best I've had! Husband had Huevos Rancheros, which he liked, nice spicy sauce, but he was disappointed there were no beans. Great service! read more

July 22nd 2024 walked a few blocks from the plaza Eastward to the Palacio Cafe. Very busy place at lunch Wife had a $16.64 chicken enchilada with corn tortilla. Two corn tortillas with chicken cheddar cheese onions topped with red chili sauce just the way she likes it hot and spicy. I had the $13 Rubin sandwich it comes on marble rye bread thousand Island dressing Swiss cheese corned beef and sauerkraut. Wife would normally order this but has an aversion to sauerkraut I would usually not order this as not fond of marble rye bread. However the corned beef was juicy tender and so outstanding the best reuben sandwich I have ever tasted so good that I overlooked the marble rye bread. Would come back here again in an instant for the reuben sandwich alone. my wife can even have some and I would eat her sauerkraut read more

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Damian and his crew are delightful and we received top notch service! Some of the best food we've ever had in Santa Fe! We highly recommend the green chile stew and the smothered burrito. Highly recommend!!!!! read more

Palacio Cafe - Smothered Veggie Breakfast Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

While vacationing in Santa Fe within a few hours of arrival I walked into Palacio Cafe for dinner . The owners were present and waited on me and other guest . The owner and his wife are very kind and nice . From my observation they are well respected as there was a couple who was on my flight . They stopped by for dinner and to visit the owners. The food was really delicious and fresh, sauces made from scratch . The jalapeno margarita was top notch the best I've had . I've traveled to many places. By far the best . The ambiance is nice and clean and is definitely Santa Fe vibe . read more

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Don't be wooed by the shine and sparkle of Santa Fe's better known restaurants as this one offers, hands-down, the best huevos and chile in New Mexico. We make a pilgrimage here at least once a year and send photos to family to inspire jealousy. You don't want to be jealous, do you? read more

Palacio Cafe - The best huevos rancheros in NM. - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

It's a small place. The service was good. The guys liked their food. One had Mexican and the other a hamburger which was surprisingly good for a Mexican restaurant. I split nachos and they were small and a bit over done. read more

The food was AMAZING. I sat in the back outdoor area. It's very colorful and inviting and the food was just so so good. Cannot recommend it enough. read more

Palacio Cafe - Chips with salsa and suiza enchiladas with rice and beans - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We discovered Palacio Cafe around 2015, and make it a point to return whenever we are in Santa Fe. They've expanded over the years, which is great for finding seating, and the food and service haven't suffered one bit. Palacio consistently serves up among the best huevos rancheros in the state. The service is always amazing: we've seen some of the same faces for over a decade now. Add in the convenient location and quintessential Santa Fe vibes, and you have a winning combination. We'll be back (obviously)! read more

Wonderful Santa Fe hospitality and ambiance! Good service and great menu. Plus they don't hold back on the tequila in their margaritas. read more

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We came in at 3 pm. It's slow, not much costumers, however it took quite a while to get ordered, served, and asked for the check. The service is slow however warm and friendly. The food is excellent. We had Cuban Rueben and Enchilada Plate. Both tasted amazing. The price is very reasonable as well. read more

Palacio Cafe - Enchilada Plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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What a delightful gem in Santa Fe. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Sandwiches were delicious. read more

Palacio Cafe - Taos sandwich and Palacio Club sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Stopped in for some lunch while in town. We waited a bit to get seated and then waited again to be able to order. There was a little confusion. I had the turkey panini. More of a toasted sandwich than a panini but it was very good. Hubby had the frito pie and said it was flavorful. Our waitress was lovely. I'd stop in again. I'm thinking they are short handed. read more

The service was great. I did order a club sandwich in Santa Fe and it didn't disappoint. My wife ordered more traditional and gives the hominy and beans high marks. read more

Palacio Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Absolutely fantastic service and food was incredibly good. Very authentic preparations of many favorites. Prices are very reasonable. Beautiful patio area that is very pretty at night with the string lights on. Highly recommend!! read more

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My partner and I tried this place and had a bad experience. It seemed our food was forgotten in the oven and arrived after a long wait - it was overcooked to the point of being inedible. It was physically dried out and hard - the eggs were like rubber. We called the server and he took it away, but after 10 minutes he never came back so we put $10 tip and left. The owner came chasing us down the street screaming and whistling and demanded that we pay the entire $40 tab, which sucks because no one would nor could eat what was served so I feel cheated. In hindsight, I'm wondering if the owner or cooks doctored our food in a way that they could plausibly claim that it was an accident... seemed like he didn't like gay couples and my partner and I are white and Filipino and we have encountered this racist-homophobic behavior from random locals at restaurants and theaters before... not sure what owners problem was but we are both local professionals that contribute to our community that were just trying out a popular restaurant spot... so I don't get why he treated us so poorly... Normally, a restaurant wouldn't bother serving burned food and this place has good reviews so I don't get why this happened to us... but it felt like it was racial or he had a problem with us being a couple. Also - the Pepsi he brought me tasted weird too... The water was delicious. read more

It's a cute place but not sure it's 5 star. The enchiladas are good , but the sauce was blah, but the filling had all the flavor. The frito pie need seasoning read more

Palacio Cafe - Frito pie - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Skip the rip-off meals at your hotel. Palacio has fantastic food for breakfast and lunch. We ate here 4 days out of 5 while in Santa Fe. I recommend the huevos ranchero, pancakes, pozole, chips w guacamole & salsa. Coffee is very good. The service is friendly at this cozy cafe and bar. read more

We came after mass and were seated right away. Our server was great but our food took over 30 mins to arrive. Other tables that were seated after us received their food before us. By the time we received our food, everyone in our section was finishing up or already paid. read more

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We were in Old Town Santa Fe early Christmas Eve and stopped at the Palacio Cafe for and early evening dinner. The cafe is a cafe and somewhat austere. The service was very good. Our waitress was at our table shortly after we were seated and took our drink order. We chatted and checked the menu and made our selections. We ordered Southwest cuisine and it wasn't very long before our meals arrived. Portions were more than ample but we were a bit disappointed with the food. I had chile rellanos and the skins were very tough and not any different from rellanos I've had elsewhere in the US. For the other meals, they all felt similar to me. That the meals were OK but we had expected more. read more

Very good food in a friendly setting. We had a quesadilla with a side salad and a New Mexico Burger perfectly grilled.. lean, juicy, with a side of crispy fries. Service was quick. Will definitely be back. read more

Stopped by for breakfast before my flight. Very charming and well decorated breakfast/lunch/dinner spot. It was two friends and me. We were quickly seated and able to order soon after. I had the palacio traditional breakfast which is eggs, bacon or sausage with hash browns and toast. My two friend had pancakes but they shared with me this was the best pancake I have had. In a long time! Thin yet fluffy. Flavorful, moist and not dry or crunchy. My latte was good too. I would love to come back for the other mealtime offerings. read more

Palacio Cafe - Palacio Breakfast - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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The staff was super friendly. The food was delicious and fresh. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Incredible enchiladas yum yum Service is fast and friendly Ambiance is homely Mexican coke pairs well with enchiladas read more

Palacio Cafe - Incredible enchiladas - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Folks, skip the line at the Shed. One block away is this perfect gem of a Family Restaurant with a true artist as a chef/owner. They are a delightful family to be around, and the food is so delicious you can't sit still while you eat it. GO HERE, you'll be very glad you did. read more

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If you want to know what green chile stew should taste like in New Mexico, this is it. Palacio's version is absolutely outstanding. The chile isn't a purée or a sauce--it's chopped, rustic, and alive. You can see and taste the roasted Sandia chiles in every bite, little bits of skin and flesh that still have some chew. Tender chunks of meat and buttery potatoes are tucked in, giving contrast: soft against lively. The aroma hits first with smoke and garlic, the char of the roast hanging just behind the savory backbone. The flavor rolls out in stages: bright and almost citrusy at the start, then rounded by garlic and onion, before a slow, steady heat builds and lingers. It doesn't just burn and vanish; it leaves this resinous, pine-smoky finish that keeps you reaching for the next spoonful. Thin enough to sip like broth but textured enough to bite, it's chile that tastes like the land here: sharp, smoky, insistent. Other highlights: the chile rellenos are textbook New Mexico--two meaty green chiles stuffed with gooey cheese, inside a crisp egg batter, smothered in red. The steak fajitas surprised us: we usually skip them, but the meat was shockingly tender and full of flavor, not lost in the usual fajita clutter. Ambience? Quiet, neighborhood-cozy, and--bless them--you can actually have a conversation without yelling. Wait staff: Weren't AWL but quite attentive and friendly, like they actually liked waiting on you. h/t to Marco. Palacio nails the heart of New Mexican food without turning it into a caricature. Go for the green chile stew, stay for the rellenos, and leave already planning your next visit. read more

The service here was really fast and efficient. The vibe was very homey and I came here close to closing time. I was really worried we wouldn't be seated because there were so many parties in front of us, but they were able to accommodate. I think the start of the show is the chicken enchilada plate. The chicken is super tender and juicy on the inside and the green chilies and cheese all melts together. This dish definitely inspired my own copycat version at home but if you're in the area and you like chicken enchiladas, I would definitely hop in here for a quick meal! read more

Palacio Cafe - Chicken enchiladas - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We loved the food and the family were amazing. The family was very kind and took great care of on service and the place is so cute!